New England Shoe Worker Strike

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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On 22 February, approximately 20,000 shoe workers went on strike in New England. The strike was a success, as the shoe workers won higher wages.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "New England Shoe Worker Strike". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2009 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=5964, accessed 26 November 2024.]

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